tracked leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, led next, kept on well flat
held up, ridden and outpaced after 4 out, kept on to take 2nd flat, no chance with winner
tracked leaders until lost place 9th, tailed off when pulled up before final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden and disputing 4th when fell 3 out
led, ridden approaching 3 out, headed next, kept on same pace
help up in touch, hit 4th, chasing leaders 6th, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened final furlong
Il Cavaliere made a very pleasing chase debut last time, and can go one better today, Batoutoftheblue and Rookery Lad look the obvious dangers. The selection was rated as high as 124 over hurdles following wins in decent handicaps and although running a bit keen on his fencing bow, he did well to finish runner up to Ta Ta For Now up at Perth. The experience will have done him the world of good and he looks the best prospect here. Batoutoftheblue landed a claiming hurdle off a mark of 117 last time and will no doubt have been well schooled by his shrewd handler, for this his chase debut. Rookery Lad could prove best of the remainder having shown plenty of ability in three chases this season, however Il Cavlaiere has the potential to go far at this game and is given the vote.
